Simple living

Something we talk about quite a bit at Boston Faith & Justice is living simply and it seems like it makes sense to define what we are talking about. I always like to start with the dictionary. Its seems too much to ask Webster or Miriam to define simple living for...

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BFJN 2024 Focus Area – Poverty

If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. (1 John 3:17-18) “Poverty is often material...

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Reflecting & Imagining 23-24

Its hard to believe we are nearing the end of January 2024! The new year still feels so new. One year changing to another is a great time to both reflect and imagine. That’s as true for an organization as it is for individuals. So I thought I would share some personal...

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Advent – Joy

If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Think about that for a second. No really, which one would you pick? I have used this question for several icebreakers before. Flying is a common response. Who wouldn’t want to soar safely through the air like...

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Advent – Peace

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. -Isaiah 9:6 Happy advent, BFJN family. As you hopefully...

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